Research Ophthalmic Science Practitioner / Ophthalmic photographer

A new role of research ophthalmic science practitioner has been created within ophthalmology to coordinate and support the research trials requiring input from our services. This is a really exciting opportunity to work between ophthalmology and research and innovation teams, to facilitate the set-up of research studies in a timely fashion, ensure patients enrolled in trials have visits in line with the study protocol and work collaboratively across the teams., As research OSP, to facilitate the set-up and coordination of research studies in line with the research SLA between ophthalmology and the R+I teams. Ensure completion of responsibilities within the required timescales and research study protocols. To work as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking ophthalmic imaging using a variety of techniques, for patients of all ages, ranging from children to the elderly and who have various communication abilities.

To work within the Ophthalmology virtual clinic, utilising additional clinical skills to complete a full assessment in line with the clinical protocols/procedures.

Research & Innovation (R&I) receives and generates funding from various routes, in order to support and foster clinical research in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and in partnership with regional stakeholders. As part of the research support infrastructure, the Ophthalmology department plays an integral role in facilitating R&I to carry out this function. Consequently, NUH R&I is enabling the development of this role. The post holder will be based in ophthalmology and must be flexible to meet the needs of the service. Excellent communication, organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently to prescribed timelines are essential skills required for the role.

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.